These times are 15 minutes before the building opens in the AM and 15 minutes after school releases in the PM.

Procedures

Students are required to be on the bus 5 minutes prior to the times listed above.

Students missing the bus will need to notify their parents for pick up. The bus will not return for late students.

AM riders are required to check in at the DRC guest services before getting on the bus. All passengers must have a Bus Package or purchase a daily ride for $3.

PM riders are required to check in at the DRC guest services when they arrive at the DRC. All passengers must have a Bus Package or purchase a daily ride for $3.

Students staying at the DRC before or after school are required to have a DRC membership or a day pass.

Safe Bus Riding Procedures

We encourage all parents to review these rules with their student and help instill in their student the importance of safe, orderly and respectful bus behavior.

Students should follow directions of their bus driver.

Students should be on the bus 5 minutes prior to departure.

Students will go directly to a seat when entering the bus and keep the aisles and exits clear.

Students will remain properly seated, back against the back of the seat, bottom against the bottom of the seat.

Students will not eat, drink, chew gum or bring tobacco, alcohol, drugs or any controlled substances on the bus.

Students will not carry animals, glass objects, nuisance items, hazardous materials, or weapons onto the bus.

Students may carry only objects that can be held in their laps.

Students will refrain from using loud voices, profanity, and/or obscene gestures, and respect the rights and safety of others.

Students will not extend head, arms or objects out of the bus windows.

Students will be totally silent at railroad crossings.

Students will stay seated until time to get off the bus. The driver will signal when to get up from the bus seat if you are at your stop. Use classroom voices until unloading (loading) process is complete.

Students will help keep their bus clean and in good, safe condition.

Disciplinary Action Procedures

First warning – student is asked to follow all safe riding procedures and corrective action is required by the student.

Second warning – parents are called and corrective action is required by the student.

Final warning – parents are called and student is suspended from the DRC and riding the bus for 30 days.

The Derby Recreation Commission staff has absolute authority to enforce all rules and evict any participant from the program or facility who does not behave in an appropriate manner.